The article How To Win a Writing Contest appeared first on The Write Practice. This week we’re looking at short story craft as a part of our launch of our fall short story contest. Do you want to learn how to win a writing contest? If you enter a writing contest, there are a ton of Read more
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Why Rhetorical Questions Help You Go Deeper With Emotions
by Lisa Hall-Wilson Ever figure out a solution to a problem, and then way over-use it? That’s what happens with rhetorical questions when we’re trying to avoid author intrusion! Once you become aware of author intrusion, of what that looks like in either limited third person, first person, or deep POV, the easy workaround becomes Read more
9 Key Elements of a Short Story: What They Are and How to Apply Them
The article 9 Key Elements of a Short Story: What They Are and How to Apply Them appeared first on The Write Practice. If you’re new to short story writing, it can be intimidating to think of fitting everything you need in a story into a small word count. Do you need to apply certain Read more
A Strengths-Based Approach To Writing
by Jenny Hansen Does anyone else here do that thing where they worry about their weaknesses too much? I’ve noticed a worrisome trend in the writing world, and sometimes in my own psyche. It’s a disturbing phenomenon that occurs in creative types (especially writers). These creatives seem to think they have to be good at Read more
How to Write a Short Story: 5 Major Steps from Start to Finish
The article How to Write a Short Story: 5 Major Steps from Start to Finish appeared first on The Write Practice. Do you want to learn how to write a short story? Maybe you’d like to try writing a short story instead of a novel-length work, or maybe you’re hoping to get more writing practice Read more
15 Haunted Halloween Writing Prompts
The article 15 Haunted Halloween Writing Prompts appeared first on The Write Practice. BOO! Halloween is right around the corner—what better day to write some spooky stories? Sharpen your pencil and take a stab at one of these Halloween writing prompts! Scary Stories Connect With Readers in Big Ways Writers write to get a reaction Read more
One Frightful Characterization Tip That Will Transform Your Stories
The article One Frightful Characterization Tip That Will Transform Your Stories appeared first on The Write Practice. How do you write three-dimensional characters? How do you flesh them out so they feel real? In this article, we’re focusing on one specific characterization prompt to help you discover who your character really is. What is your Read more
Make Music with Character Voices
by Lynette M. Burrows Are your characters two-dimensional? Do they all sound like you and only you? Tune in to the music of character voices, make them sound more like the different instruments of a band or orchestra. Make music with your character voices and your readers won’t be able to get enough of the Read more
One Haunted Writing Prompt, Plus a Chance to WIN a Writing Contest
The article One Haunted Writing Prompt, Plus a Chance to WIN a Writing Contest appeared first on The Write Practice. Halloween is just a few short weeks away. And we’re getting ready for the season with the Fall Writing Contest! Share your best scary story with us for the chance to win frightfully rewarding prizes! Read more
Writing Prompt: Monster
The article Writing Prompt: Monster appeared first on The Write Practice. Sometimes, all you need to give your writing a boost is an inspiring writing prompt. And when it comes to writing prompts, we’ve got you covered. This week, in honor of our fall short story contest (launching Tuesday, September 20!), we’re running prompts all Read more
